Some Malaysians have expressed discomfort with their government’s stance towards Hamas after the atrocities of October 7.
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For a quarter of a century Malaysians have campaigned for something better, for greater transparency and accountability, and a more equitable, cross-communal, way of governing Malaysia.
Can Anwar, the man who wrote a book on “his vision for a more tolerant, pluralistic Asia”, bring together a divided Malaysia?
There is a growing movement in Sabah and Sarawak for increased sovereignty or outright secession. Many feel the promises of federation haven’t been delivered.
In a society built on the notion of racial and religious superiority, Najib’s verdict will be seen by many as a story of personal greed rather than a failure of the system.
The appointment of Muhyiddin Yassin as the new prime minister is a move away from democracy in Malaysia, and non-Malays and non-Muslims are likely to suffer for it.
With the 92-year-old returning to the prime ministership, Malaysians have a sense of optimism that the suspected “kleptocracy” under former leader Najib Razak will come to an end.
After 61 years, Malaysia has finally seen the opposition take control. What now?
With an election due by August, Malaysian politics has been spiced up – with a former prime minister re-entering the fray.
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Professor of Asian Studies, University of Tasmania
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Research Associate, Transnational Organised Crime at Sea, University of Bristol
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Visiting Fellow, Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, Australian National University
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Chair in Global Islamic Politics, Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation, Deakin University
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Associate Professor in International Communications, University of Nottingham